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Director - Programmatic Monetization

InMobi · Bangalore

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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>InMobi (Corporate)</strong></p> <p>InMobi Group is a global technology company shaping the future of agentic commerce and advertising. Through its ecosystem of businesses — including InMobi Advertising and flagship consumer platform Glance — InMobi leverages data, machine learning, and generative AI to help brands reach audiences more precisely and consumers discover products more intuitively. Glance, which is pioneering new models of agentic commerce, is owned and operated by Glance InMobi Pte. Ltd., a non-consolidated subsidiary of InMobi Pte. Ltd.</p> <p><strong>InMobi Advertising</strong></p> <p>InMobi Advertising, part of global technology company InMobi, is an agentic advertising platform helping brands and merchants achieve their business outcomes. Through its proprietary intelligence, AI-led solutions, and vast consumer reach — including flagship consumer platform Glance — InMobi Advertising delivers the omnichannel performance defining what's next in advertising and commerce. Glance is owned and operated by Glance InMobi Pte. Ltd., a non-consolidated subsidiary of InMobi Pte. Ltd. To learn more, visit advertising.inmobi.com.</p> <p><strong>Glance</strong></p> <p>Glance is an intelligent shopping agent, redefining the commerce experience. Powered by proprietary agentic intelligence and generative AI, Glance delivers a hyper-personalized consumer experience across mobile and TV — shaping the new era of shopping. Glance is operated by Glance InMobi Pte. Ltd., a non-consolidated subsidiary of global technology leader InMobi, and is backed by Mithril Capital, Google and Jio Platforms. To learn more, visit glance.com.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="none">About the Role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":360,"335559739":80,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Glance operates one of the world’s largest owned-and-operated mobile surfaces, reaching hundreds of millions of users across US, India, LATAM, Japan and Southeast Asia.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">As </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Director – Programmatic Monetization</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">, you will own the programmatic business end-to-end — from revenue and yield to demand partnerships, auction strategy, new monetization capabilities and the team that drives them.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">This is a global leadership role with direct accountability for building the next phase of Glance’s programmatic monetization engine.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">What will you be doing?</span></strong></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Revenue & Growth:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Own global programmatic revenue, growth strategy, annual plans and forecasts across markets.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Global Demand Partnerships:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Build and manage senior relationships with SSPs, exchanges and agencies, including commercial terms, strategic partnerships and supply commitments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Deals & Auction Packages:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Drive growth of PMP, PG and curated auction packages, increasing their contribution to overall programmatic revenue.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Programmatic Capabilities:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Define and build new auction, bidding, yield and monetization capabilities that expand what Glance can monetize.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Format Innovation:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Identify, develop and scale new ad formats and placements across Glance’s surfaces while balancing monetization with user experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">AI-First Monetization:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Establish AI as a core operating layer for the monetization function — using AI to forecast, detect anomalies, optimize yield, automate reporting and improve decision-making, while applying judgment on where AI adds real value.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Policy & Platform Readiness:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Ensure compliance with platform, privacy and industry policies, while driving Glance’s approval, onboarding and readiness across major demand platforms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Industry Representation:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Represent Glance with global demand partners, industry forums and relevant advertising bodies, shaping conversations around programmatic, publisher monetization and emerging standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Team & Organization:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Build, structure and scale the programmatic monetization organization, establishing clear ownership, operating rhythms and strong functional depth.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">What is expected out of you?</span></strong></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">12+ years of experience in ad tech</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">, with senior ownership of programmatic or publisher-side revenue at a large publisher, SSP, exchange, app developer or similar ecosystem.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">A proven track record of </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">owning revenue metrics</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> with experience building plans, forecasts and growth strategies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Deep hands-on understanding of the programmatic stack</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">, including auction mechanics, bidding architecture, ad serving, measurement, identity and yield optimization. You should be able to go deep enough with engineering and partners to challenge assumptions and identify the real constraint.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Strong </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">publisher-side monetization expertise</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">, including pricing, yield management, demand optimization and the trade-offs between revenue, fill, latency and user experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Leverage AI to drive efficiency and performance</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> — use AI models and tooling to forecast performance, identify anomalies, optimize yield, automate workflows and reduce manual reporting, while applying human judgment where it adds the most value.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Experience operating across </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">multiple global markets</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">, with a strong understanding of how programmatic strategy, demand dynamics, pricing and user behavior differ by geography. </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">US market experience is a strong plus.</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">A demonstrated ability to </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">build, lead and level up high-performing teams</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">, with experience hiring strong talent, developing leaders and creating scalable operating structures.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Strong commercial and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to operate effectively across </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">product, engineering, sales, finance, legal and external partners</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">A strategic thinker who can move seamlessly between </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">long-term business strategy and the technical details of an auction happening today</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>The InMobi Culture</strong></p> <p>At InMobi, culture isn’t a buzzword; it's an ethos woven by every InMobian, reflecting our diverse backgrounds and experiences.</p> <p>We thrive on challenges and seize every opportunity for growth. 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12+ years